Top Game Development Companies
Are you looking for an expert video game developer? Browse our list of top game development companies that offer gaming services here. Game developers create advanced games using 2D, 3D, and AR/VR on iOS and Android. Selecting a reliable video game development studio out of the numerous options can be challenging. At Goodfirms, we understand the problem and have compiled a list of the best game development companies available in the market.
We have scoured data from several top sources to compile a list of the best gaming development companies, based on their portfolio, client reviews, team size, market presence, awards and recognition, expertise and experience, and hourly rates. These companies are based in top-tier countries, such as the USA, India, UK, Philippines, Malaysia, South Africa, Vietnam, Serbia, Portugal, Netherlands, Thailand, Greece, UAE, Finland, Italy, France, and Germany, among many others.
If you are looking for top game developers, you have landed on the right platform. The companies listed here have a solid reputation for being exceptionally talented, client-friendly, and delivering ROI-focused game development services that are sure to propel your business to the next level.
List of Top Game Development Companies & Best Designers
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Reforged Studios was born out of our passion for games. Our vision is to empower creativity and to make the very best games in the world through artistic freedom and innovation of design. Where our muses lead, we follow. We are a privately held game studio based in Helsinki, Finland. Guided by our solid understanding ... read Reforged Studios reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr10 - 492015Helsinki, Finland -
Next Games is the first publicly listed mobile game developer and publisher in Finland. The developers of the critically acclaimed The Walking Dead games redefines the way franchise entertainment transforms into highly engaging service-based mobile games. In summer 2018, Next Games launched The Walking Dead: Our World, which utilizes cutting edge AR technology and is ... read Next Games reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492013Helsinki, Finland -
Frozenbyte was founded in 2001 and our office is based in Helsinki, Finland. We started with only a handful of people, but currently we have about 110 employees. Our work is our passion and we want to create the very best games – and while we work hard, we also want to have fun doing ... read Frozenbyte Oy reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492001Helsinki, Finland -
Egret Technology is an Internet company driven by creative and innovative technologies, which has developed an extensible mobile platform ideal for developing games and other mobile applications. Egret has released in total of 14 creative development products, including Egret Engine – a open source game engine used to create mobile games which has over 70% ... read Egret Technology reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992014Beijing, China -
Ourpalm was founded in Beijing in 2004 as a government licensed telecommunications and service provider. Early beginnings in web and mobile content have since evolved and secured Ourpalm a place as one of China’s leading web and mobile game developer, publisher and operator of today. In May 2012 Ourpalm made its first public offering on ... read Ourpalm Co., Ltd reviews & insights
$150 - $199/hr1,000 - 9,9992004Beijing, China -
Bugbear Entertainment Ltd. is an award-winning Finnish game developer focusing on action driving games. Bugbear is currently working on 'Wreckfest' for PS4, XBOX One and PC. Since its inception in the year 2000 Bugbear Entertainment has been focused solely on driving games. Thanks to continous investments into game technology competence the company has become a ... read Bugbear Entertainment Ltd reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr10 - 492000Helsinki, Finland -
Beijing Babeltime Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading game developer and publisher in China. Started in 2009 with 7 people, Babeltime now has over 600 employees. Besides the headquarter office in Beijing, we also have offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai, Hai Nan. With the commitment to quality, Babeltime keeps developing and publishing ... read Beijing Babel Times Technology Co., Ltd. reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992009Beijing, China -
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Housemarque is a game developer working on console and PC. True to our core gamer audience, we prioritize stratified gameplay mechanics and impeccable audiovisual execution to create euphoric gaming experiences. Housemarque was co-founded in 1995 by Harri Tikkanen and Ilari Kuittinen. Prior to joining forces, Harri and Ilari founded two of ... read Housemarque reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491995Helsinki, Finland -
Kuuasema (est. 2004) is a creative and agile game development studio based in Helsinki with unbeatable experience in cross-platform game development. We focus creating value for you by building the right game with the right team, methods and tools. We love creating original content and work regularly with top tier brands including Angry Birds, Donald ... read Kuuasema reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492004Helsinki, Finland -
tap4fun (Chengdu Nibirutech Inc) was founded in March, 2008 and located in Chengdu Tianfu Software Park Zone A, with main business on the development, distribution and operation of SLG mobile game. It's a joint-stock company transformed from Chengdu Nibirutech Ltd. which has published 9 games and has being the voice of China in the international ... read tap4fun reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992008Chengdu, China -
At Beetroot Lab we develop great games for iOS & Android platforms and we love what we do! Our goal simply is to deliver top quality entertainment to our users by introducing innovative solutions and stunning visuals in the products we create. We strive for perfection in every stage of the development process in order ... read Beetroot Lab reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492014Riga, Latvia -
Gaea is a global interactive entertainment company created in September, 2014 in Beijing, China. We currently have offices in China, South Korea, Japan, SE Asia, and the United States and are looking to expand to many other regions in future. Gaea has set its sights on becoming the foremost creator of mobile entertainment, movies and ... read Gaea reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992014Beijing, China -
Established in 2003, PearlinPalm is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Symbian technology as well as Android, IOS and Windows Mobile. Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Pearlinpalm builds its ... read PearlinPalm Information Technology Co., Ltd reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992003Beijing, China -
Evolution Gaming is the world leader in video-streamed Live Dealer gaming, working with more top-tier operators and brands than any other provider. Committed to delivering a flawless live gaming experience across multiple channels in regulated markets, Evolution streams world-class Live Casino solutions from its state-of-the-art studios in Latvia and Malta or from live studios in ... read Evolution Gaming reviews & insights
$200 - $300/hr1,000 - 9,9992006Riga, Latvia -
Avalanche Studio Group is the original creator of the award-winning Just Cause franchise, and most recently released Just Cause 3 (published by Square Enix). Just two months earlier, it released Mad Max (published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). The studio has also created acclaimed twin stick shooter Renegade Ops (published by SEGA), self-published free-to-play service theHunter ... read Avalanche Studios Group reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492003Malmo, Sweden -
Established in March of 2002, Pixel Soft is mainly engaged in developing games and committed to create competitive online games and high-end brands in interactive entertainment industry, with the idea of “work conscientiously and carefully to create best games”. Pixel Soft has excellent R&D teams in China. On 29th March, 2016, it has had its ... read Pixel Soft reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992002Beijing, China -
Coffee Stain is the result of a lot of crazy ideas and passion, and started with the making of Sanctum. We are independent and intends to stay that way. We are not the regular company, and we will not follow the regular path of one. Our goal is to have a lot of fun, while ... read Coffee Stain Studios reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492010Ornskoldsvik, Sweden -
Forgame Group ("Forgame" or "the Group") is a leading developer and publisher of webgames in China with a fast-growing mobile game business. Established in 2009, Forgame has successfully developed and launched over 30 easy-to-access, highly engaging and popular games. Forgame's publishing platform, 91wan, published 79 self-developed and licensed webgames, and had attracted over 179 million ... read Forgame reviews & insights
$200 - $300/hr1,000 - 9,9992009Guangzhou, China -
Coconut Island is an independent game studio based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2009, we're committed to creating innovative games of all kinds that we really love to play ourselves. Most of our members have worked for years at famous companies in game industry like Konami and Autodesk. Our games have been won many awards ... read Coconut Island Studio reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492009Shanghai, China -
Frictional's story started in 2007 with Penumbra, that was a unique combination of horror, physics and adventure gaming. With Amnesia we redefined what horror games can be, and helped kickstart the Let's Play phenomenon. In SOMA we explored deep, unsettling seas and subjects. With our two upcoming projects we aim to continue this thread. Our ... read Frictional Games reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492006Helsingborg, Sweden -
Specialized in developing and distributing video games, YOOZOO Games Co., Ltd. (SZ.002174) was founded in 2009 by Lin Qi with the goal of inspiring players across the world. Headquartered in Shanghai with multiple offices worldwide from India to Germany, YOOZOO has forged a strong global distribution network. YOOZOO has gone on to create and publish ... read YOOZOO GAMES Co., Ltd. reviews & insights
$150 - $199/hr1,000 - 9,9992009Shanghai, China -
Shanghai ArtCoding, a leading independent game developer in China, provides offshore outsourcing services to international game publishers, developers and independent studios for their outsourced projects on the PS2, Xbox, NGC consoles and PC platforms. Founded by industry veterans from Ubisoft, ArtCoding is operated along western business practices. We have the capability and experience in providing ... read Shanghai ArtCoding reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Shanghai, China -
Shenzhen Blackstream Interactive Entertainment Co.Ltd (hereinafter referred to as Blackstream) was a subsidiary game division of China well-known enterprise SilkRoad Vision Technology Co.Ltd (stock code: 300556). Now, headquartered in Shenzhen, Blackstream established its branch offices in Shanghai and Chengdu respectively. The business scope of Blackstream covers various aspects of games R&D and outsourcing including Concepts ... read Blackstream reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992011Shenzhen, China -
We are a 300+ strong company divided over 3 studios that handle all aspects of outsourcing, from end to end Console, Mobile Game development to Full Level and Art Production for various platforms, including the XBOX One, PS4, PSV, Wii, PC, iPhone etc. Over the past 12 years we have participated in the creation of ... read Mineloader Software Co.Ltd. reviews & insights
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9992003Shanghai, China -
9you (www.9you.com) is China's leading game developer / operator of Interactive Entertainment Community V2.0 and the appointed operator of 2010 Shanghai World Expo online community games. 9you took the lead in achieving integration of many new online features in this era such as music and dance simulation games, sports simulation games, simulation racing simulation games, ... read 9YOU reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992003Shanghai, China -
Yingpei Games, based in Shanghai, China, is a leading game developer who has developed and published a number of games on different platforms including PC, iOS, Android, Playstation and Xbox. Yingpei Games also offers AAA quality content production outsourcing and game development services to developers and publishers worldwide.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492006Shanghai, China -
AN Games Studio, an innovative powerhouse in the gaming realm, is driven by a relentless passion for creating exceptional interactive experiences. Our diverse team of skilled artists, developers, and visionaries collaborates seamlessly to craft captivating games that push boundaries and ignite imaginations. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, we specialize ... read AN Games Studio reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92013Cairo, Egypt -
We are a team of tech geeks, game developers, game artists and, creative game designers who are enamored of games, and believe in the power of mobile games to tell meaningful stories. We started this company in 2015, We got an incubation from AUC Venture Lab as a part of its 6th cycle and are ... read Cryptyd, Inc. reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492015Newton, Massachusetts -
Gimzat is an Egyptian Game Developer studio which consists of a diverse team with a various set of skills, ranging from veterans who worked on AAA titles like Call of Duty to Casual games on Mobile Platforms,while utilizing different technologies like Kinect, Cry Engine, Unreal Engine, and even contributing to Unity source code itself, Gimzat ... read Gimzat Inc. reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92016Cairo, Egypt -
Founded in 2011, Instinct Games is a game development company that leverages its high caliber and low cost development resources in its development center based in Cairo-Egypt, to develop and produce high quality games on all major platforms at a fraction of their current production costs.
< $25/hr10 - 492011Cairo, Egypt -
Rumbling games studio is founded by ZoneTech Middle east a Software Development Company founded in 2015 with a trading registry number of 84848. On June 2016 rumbling games studio became an official publisher on the Sony playstation platform.
< $25/hr10 - 492016Cairo, Egypt -
Shenzhen Smartmelon Technology Co., Ltd. is a dynamic game development company at the forefront of innovation. With a creative zeal and technical prowess, we craft captivating digital experiences that transcend boundaries. Our dedicated team of developers, artists, and visionaries collaborates seamlessly to produce immersive games that resonate with global audiences. From conceptualization to execution, we ... read Shenzhen Smartmelon Technology Co., Ltd. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Shenzhen, China -
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shenzhen's NanShan Science and Technology Park, 7Road is a top developer and an international distributor of web games and mobile games. As a pioneer in expanding the global gaming market, 7Road is the top 1 grossing company in the browser game market. Our games includes Wartune and DDtank, which ... read 7Road reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492008Shenzhen, China -
Onyx Games is a team of young people with long experience in the video games industry. We have all worked together in different projects in the past, and now we have decided to move forward starting our own company.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492017Shenzhen, China -
Multiverse is a world-class AR/VR studio. Our team comes from top studios including Wevr, Riot Games, Disney, and Ubisoft and tech companies like Facebook, Tencent and IBM. Our team is poised to create industry-defining content and help bring AR/VR to the masses. Our current project is called "Seeking Dawn" and is set to be released ... read Multiverse Entertainment LLC reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492016Shenzhen, China -
Zengame Technology Holding Limited (Zengame) is an estabilished mobile game developer and operator in PRC with sepecial focus on card and board and other casual mobile games. Our headquarters are located in Shenzhen. The Company was founded in July of 2010 by Mr. LiQing Zeng, a well-known internet angel investor, and a group of specialists ... read Zengame Technology Holding Limited reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492010Shenzhen, China -
Mokylin Group, with its headquarter in Shenzhen, China, established in Nov. 2011, has so far set up 9 core game subsidiaries scattered in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Wuhan and Chengdu. Following the philosophy of “Excellence”, we do our utmost to develop each title and have achieved marvelous success. With such diligence and devotion, Mokylin Group has been ... read Mokylin Group reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492011Shenzhen, China -
Game development studio Pixonic was founded in Moscow in 2009. Since then, our company has grown and expanded to four new offices in Belgorod, Moscow, Berlin and Cyprus. Initially, we were focused on developing and publishing social network games - this changed in 2013, as we redirected our efforts to the development of more long-term ... read Pixonic reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492009Moscow, Russia -
Destiny.Games was established in June 2008, a young, rapidly growing company, specialized in the Internet entertainment content development and publishing browser-based MMOG, as well as localization and publishing of client-based MMOG. Currently Destiny.Games is one of the top five developers and publishers of MMOG in Russia. The company forms Destiny Group, which includes over 150 ... read Destiny.Games reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492008Moscow, Russia -
The Russian social and mobile games developer was founded in 2010 and has been steadily growing ever since. What began as a small group enthusiasts and top talents in their respective fields is now one of the largest international players in the social gaming industry. With offices in Moscow and London and a team of ... read CrazyPanda reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492010Moscow, Russia -
The studio is young, it was established in 2014. It unites professional programmers, artists, modelers, scriptwriters, animators, marketing experts and other talented people. Our team includes indie developers from Russia and CIS. We have experience under the belt and looking forward to ambitious achievements. In September 2016 The Uncertain: The Last Quiet Day was released ... read ComonGames reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492014Moscow, Russia -
Our studio is about making games for different platforms and doing all kinds of graphic outsource. The core team lives and works in Moscow, but distance is no restriction for true enthusiasm, and we also work with skilled professionals from Ekaterinburg, Kemerovo and Thailand. It all started at the end of 2014, when we, a ... read OWL Studio reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492014Moscow, Russia -
Rikai Games, a beacon of digital creativity, specializes in crafting exquisitely designed mobile and computer games suitable for all generations. Our passion lies in cultivating fresh encounters across diverse digital landscapes. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we meticulously mold interactive experiences that transcend age barriers. From captivating mobile adventures to immersive computer worlds, Rikai ... read Rikai Games reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92010Tallinn, Estonia -
Venomite Studios is a game development company based in Tallinn, Estonia. We have been making games with Unity Game Engine since 2014 and have taken up some pretty big game projects. We are now expanding our expertise to a more areas, because our skills enable us to create custom solutions to a wide variety of ... read Venomite Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492014Tallinn, Estonia -
K-Gaming is an indie game development studio established in 2011. The common goal of our team is to create fun to play and easy to learn games for touchscreen devices. Some even with an educational value, as we feel that playing is the best way to learn. We disagree with the basic principle of target ... read K-Gaming reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92011Tallinn, Estonia -
Since our inception in 2013, StormBringer Studios has stood as a beacon of game development expertise. Specializing in crafting PC, VR, and mobile games across genres ranging from casual delights to heart-pounding survival FPS, our journey is a testament to passion and precision. Our devotion to the craft resonates through every pixel, resulting in creations ... read StormBringer Studios reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492013Tallinn, Estonia -
Javelin specializes in wide-range software solutions starting from simple websites to really complicated applications. We develop multiplayer online games with large audience for the most popular social networks and create casual mobile games for different platforms (Android, iOS.).
< $25/hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia -
Ringtail Studios is a fast-growing Art Development studio focused on providing development services for gaming and interactive-entertainment industries. Our studio production offices are based within the European Union - Tallinn, Estonia - which helps us to keep our rates competitive and provide premium quality. Working with a variety of top Game development companies and various ... read Ringtail Studios reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492006Tallinn, Estonia
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